Classroom and Learning Spaces Technology Specialist

End User Computing Specialist I

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an entry level Learning Spaces Technology Specialist to join Academic Technology, a unit within UFIT.

Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other employees dedicated and focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.

The UFIT Classroom and Learning Spaces Support team is responsible for the design, installation, configuration, and support of all technology in 400+ classrooms and learning spaces across campus. This position will install, configure, and support a variety of computer and AV technologies in classrooms and learning spaces. Job duties include both on-site hands-on installation and troubleshooting as well as remote real-time support for faculty.
Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Providing technical support for classroom and learning spaces managed technology
• Installing and configuring computers, peripherals, and complex audio-visual equipment
• Troubleshooting complex IT and AV issues

About UF Information Technology 

UF Information Technology is comprised of eight departments reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision-making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit  http://www.it.ufl.edu/vp-cio-office/strategic-plan/ .

Learn more about UFIT at https://it.ufl.edu/ and @GoGatorsUFIT.

UF is one of the nation’s top-5 universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of its commitment to serving a diverse global community.  UF is in Gainesville, one of Florida’s most livable cities. Known for its natural attractions (wetlands, forests, springs, wildlife) and cultural offerings (music, theater, visual arts, and historic districts), the area also is gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups, as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about what’s happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.

Benefits

Full-time TEAMS employees will accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at a rate of 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.

Vacation accruing TEAMS employees are eligible for four personal leave days/32 hours per year, assuming full-time status, and are intended to give the flexibility to enable units to close from December 26 to 31 when possible, determined on a unit-by-unit basis.

In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

Achieving a top-5 public university ranking means we make it a priority to employ and work with people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution.

Every Gator has a part to play, and we invite you to join us as we build a community founded on belonging, inclusion, and the freedom to thrive.

$19.16 - $19.88 an hour; commensurate based on education and experience.

Associate's degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

• Relevant technology certifications (e.g. CompTIA, Microsoft, Crestron)
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and a service-centric mindset
• Awareness of current and emerging trends in computing and AV technologies

After completion of the probationary training period, this person may be scheduled (and should be available to work on) nights, weekends, and/or holidays. The Learning Spaces Technology schedule is highly variable and split between two shifts. The individual will be scheduled for the shift needed.

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

This position requires physical labor (i.e., capacity to lift items weighing more than 50 pounds occasionally,
climbing ladders occasionally, installing computers and TVs, etc.)

This position requires U.S. work authorization.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume or CV
• Professional References (Minimum of 3)

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page  for more specific information.